Fishing for the Big Catch

Plan a fishing trip to New Brunswick and you’ll be hooked for a lifetime.

Published June 2017

When was the last time you cast a line amidst the calming waters of a world-class river? Or recounted the day’s fishing tales over a crackling campfire? New Brunswick’s rivers, lakes, and saltwater coastlines offer fishing experiences that rival the best in the world.

As any angler will tell you, the Atlantic salmon is king of the game fish. People come here from around the world in search of this prize catch. In fact, they’ve been doing it for generations.

The experience is about more than just the fishing. It’s the connection to nature, the comradery with friends, the nurturing of a new skill.

New Brunswick fishermen can get pretty fancy with their salmon flies. And pretty creative with their names. Ever heard of a Same Thing Murray or a Green Machine White Tail? How about a Rusty Rat or Butterfly Green Butt?